| humanoid |
having humanlike qualities of structure and appearance. [2 definitions] |
| human resources |
having to do with the people who work for a business. [2 definitions] |
| human rights |
rights regarded as inherently belonging to all human beings, such as the rights to life, freedom, and dignity, and that supersede the rights of nations and governments. |
| humble |
not prideful or pretentious; modest. [6 definitions] |
| humble pie |
formerly, a pie made from the inner parts of a hog or deer. |
| Humboldt Current |
a cold current of the Pacific Ocean flowing north along the coasts of Chile and Peru. |
| humbug |
something intended to deceive; fake; fraud; hoax. [8 definitions] |
| humdinger |
(informal) one that is excellent or remarkable. |
| humdrum |
lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace. [2 definitions] |
| humectant |
a substance, such as glycerol, that holds moisture or, in combination, helps other substances to do so. [2 definitions] |
| humerus |
the long bone between the shoulder and elbow in an arm, forelimb, or wing. |
| humid |
having a relatively high amount of moisture or water vapor; damp. |
| humidify |
to add vaporized moisture to; make humid. |
| humidistat |
a device, usu. on a humidifier or dehumidifier, that measures or regulates the relative humidity in the air. |
| humidity |
dampness or moistness, as of the atmosphere. [2 definitions] |
| humidor |
a container or room used to store cigars or tobacco at the proper level of humidity. |
| humiliate |
to cause (someone) to lose pride or feel disgraced; embarrass; mortify. |
| humiliating |
causing feelings of shame, disgrace, or deep embarrassment. |
| humiliation |
the act of humiliating. [2 definitions] |
| humility |
the quality or state of being humble; modesty about one's status or accomplishments. |
| hummingbird |
any of numerous mostly tropical American birds that are usu. very small and have long slender bills, narrow wings that beat very rapidly, and bright-colored, iridescent plumage. |